Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 560 | 9th November 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: our birthday

Thank you to everyone who came to our birthday on Wednesday the 7th. It was a fantastic night, and we were delighted to see so many of you there. You can see a round up of some of the #Clinksat20 Twitter activity here

CLINKS NEWS: new website

We have launched a new website. It’s now easier than ever for you to find the information you need, on your computer, mobile and tablet. Across all of our areas of work you can find information on the support we provide, the challenges and opportunities in the sector, Clinks and our members’ activities, and our current projects. Get the latest views, debate and discussion on our blogs and delve into the detail with our range of publications. Get involved and improve your skills with our events and training. Browse our jobs board, and our directories listing hundreds of voluntary organisations. Take a look and let us know what you think

CLINKS NEWS: Farmer Review call for evidence

The deadline to submit evidence to the Farmer Review was Wednesday 7th November. However, due to a technical issue with our new website we know that some of you were unable to find the information. If you have evidence that you were unable to submit you can still do so until 14th November via our surveymonkey link, or by email to farmerreview@clinks.org

CLINKS PUBLICATION: creating change together

Creating change together is our strategy for 2019-2022. People in the criminal justice system and their families still face huge challenges in getting the support they need to have the futures they deserve. The voluntary sector’s role could not be more important as it is presently. This strategy outlines our strategic objectives, our goals for 2022, how we'll work over the next three years, and the changes we want to see in the criminal justice system. Read more here

CLINKS PUBLICATION: annual review

We have published our 2017-2018 Annual review. It gives a summary of our work over the previous financial year. In 2017-18 our growing reach has meant we’ve been able to spread opportunities, share good practice and the latest news in the criminal justice system further and wider than ever before. We’ve continued to evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of our members. Read the annual review here

CLINKS EVENT: the state of the sector

We are launching our State of the sector report at an afternoon event [29th November, London, free]. Clinks has been collecting information about how voluntary organisations working in criminal justice are faring for the last six years. Again this year, our research has highlighted the sector’s many successes, as well as uncovering some of the significant challenges organisations face. We’ve included an additional thematic focus to our 2018 research exploring how organisations are recognising and responding to the particular needs and vulnerabilities of people protected under the Equalities Act (2010). Join us to hear the findings and discuss how they impact you and the sector. Book your place here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: broken trust

User Voice has published a report entitled Nitty drugs and broken trust. The report looks into how professionals and vulnerable children and young people can work better together to improve care and support and help build trust. It aims to improve ways of working with children and young people in the secure estate. The report finds around three-quarters don’t trust any professionals, mostly due to a lack of confidentiality and transparency. Download the report here (PDF)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: prison pilots for rough sleeping strategy

The Ministry of Justice has announced three prisons are to pilot a new programme announced in the rough sleeping strategy. £6 million funding has been committed for pilots at HMPs Leeds, Pentonville and Bristol to take a partnership approach between prisons, local authorities, probation and the voluntary sector to provide wrap-around support. This will include support with benefit applications, rental deposits and housing benefit top-ups so that accommodation can be ready on release. The pilots will have dedicated keyworkers and specific funding to provide stable accommodation for up to two years. Find out more here

FUNDING: empowering young women into work

Grants are available from the Berkeley Foundation for voluntary sector organisations to support marginalised and disadvantaged young women aged 16-30 years to access decent and sustainable employment in Greater London, Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the South of England. The Foundation is seeking proposals from voluntary sector organisations providing targeted support for young women who are unemployed and for whom there is limited existing provision. The deadline for applications is 30th November. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: young people tackling violence

Khulisa is holding an open-mic night [13th November, London, free]. Young people will take to the stage and share their views on what needs to be done to make our society a safer, less violent place to live. The young people will be inviting their peers to share their views on what needs to be done to stop the rise in youth violence in London. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: vulnerable service users

Commons is holding ‘How to help your vulnerable service users in the criminal justice system’ [22nd November, London, free]. The breakfast event aims to train voluntary organisations whose service users may be at higher risk of entering the criminal justice system. Leading experts in the field will give insight into how criminal investigations and trials work in relation to vulnerable people and youths. This event aims to equip you with the latest knowledge and contacts if or when the people your organisation is helping come into contact with the police, courts and Crown Prosecution Service. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: festive music

Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) is hosting a Christmas carol concert [28th November, Covent Garden, free]. The event is supported by Phoenix Equity Partners. It will feature an array of Christmas carols, sung by London Choir, Fever Pitch, and presentations from former prisoner learners and PET President, His Honour John Samuels QC. Register by emailing: events@prisonerseducation.org.uk

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: women’s homelessness conference

Homeless Link is holding a ‘Women’s Homelessness Conference [3rd December, London, from £190] which aims to bring together the sectors and agencies who have the power to change outcomes for women experiencing homelessness. Through their leadership and action it wants to change responses to women who far too often fall through the gaps in provision and are left in a destructive cycle of homelessness and trauma. Find out more here

Did you know...?

Clinks provides a collective voice for voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system. We have an ongoing dialogue with our members who share with us their experiences and views. We make evidence based recommendations for change. Find out more about membership here

FEATURED VACANCY: Data and Communications Officer

The Prison Reform Trust (PRT) is looking for a Data and Communications Officer [£28,868 per annum, full time, two year contract]. It is looking for someone who is passionate about prison reform, enjoys working with data and statistics and can communicate them clearly and accurately, both visually and in writing. This role will lead on the production of PRT's flagship publication, the Bromley Briefings Prison Factfile, assist with web editing, and media work. The deadline for applications is 3rd December. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: an Administrator with Shelter [Liverpool], Support Worker with Changing Lives [Newcastle upon Tyne], Criminal Justice Worker with Humankind [Harrogate], Volunteer Co-ordinator with Community Led Initiatives CIC [Bedfordshire], Young Oasis Manager with Brighton Oasis Project [Brighton], Team Leader with St Giles Trust [HMP Swansea], Male Support Person with Waymarks [Nottingham], Communications and Events Assistant with Leap [Finsbury Park], Criminal Justice Peer Mentor with The Forward Trust [London], and a Policy and Communications Co-ordinator with Adfam [London]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: 30% discount on Prezzo. Details
  • Tip of the week II: Five nights in Marrakech in 4* accommodation from £89. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Two free tickets for the Homebuilding and Renovation Show. Details

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